affine vs castigate

affine

verb
  • To refine. 

adj
  • Of or pertaining to a function expressible as f(⃑x)=A⃑x+⃑b (where A is a linear transformation and ⃑b is a constant), which, regarded as a transformation, maps parallel lines to parallel lines and finite points to finite points. 

  • Assigning finite values to finite quantities. 

  • Of two materials, having mutual affinity. 

noun
  • A relative by marriage. 

castigate

verb
  • To revise or make corrections to a publication. 

  • To punish or reprimand someone severely. 

  • To execrate or condemn something in a harsh manner, especially by public criticism. 

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